Intern, Purchasing and Supply Chain
Harbinger
Operations
Garden Grove, CA, USA
USD 25-35 / hour
Posted on Oct 16, 2025
About Harbinger
Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.
Job Summary: Harbinger Motors is a VC funded early-stage electric vehicle startup based in Los Angeles, California focused on the medium-duty transportation space. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Supply Chain Student Intern to join our dynamic team. As a Supply Chain Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in procurement, vendor management, logistics, and supply chain operations within the automotive industry. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of groundbreaking electric vehicle projects while learning from industry experts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in Procurement Activities: Support the procurement team in sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, components, and services required for vehicle production.
- Vendor Management: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality parts while maintaining cost-effectiveness and adherence to quality standards.
- Inventory Management: Assist in managing inventory levels, conducting regular stock checks, and optimizing inventory turnover to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
- Logistics Coordination: Coordinate with logistics partners to arrange shipments, track deliveries, and resolve any issues related to transportation and customs clearance.
- Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data related to purchasing and supply chain activities to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supplier performance optimization.
- Documentation and Reporting: Prepare purchase orders, contracts, and other procurement documents accurately. Generate regular reports on purchasing KPIs, supplier performance, and inventory metrics.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and finance to ensure alignment of procurement and supply chain activities with overall business objectives.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in procurement and supply chain management to contribute fresh ideas and insights to the team.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and quality in all tasks.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with ERP or procurement software is a plus.
- Enthusiasm for electric vehicles and sustainability is preferred.
California Pay Range
$25 - $35 USD an hour
Equal Opportunity
Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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